The Los Angeles Lakers can't run away from the very real, very threatening defensive problems that could, if not corrected, derail any hopes they have of competing for an NBA title.

But doing so in real life while still fielding a deep, championship-level team would be extremely complicated. It seems a lot more likely that the Lakers will make a less major move in order to improve one of their roster weaknesses, such as their lack of speed, athleticism or 3-point shooting.

The Lakers’ trade deadline plan was dealt a major blow. A new update reveals that one of their top targets is now unlikely to be available. The post Lakers Trade Deadline Plan Dealt Major Blow appeared first on Heavy Sports.

With roughly a quarter of the NBA season behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking every bit of the championship contenders they hoped to be entering the

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2031 and 2032 first-round picks are reportedly viewed as less valuable since the Luka Doncic trade.

Rival NBA teams reportedly expect the Los Angeles Lakers to target New Orleans Pelicans wing Herb Jones in an effort to bolster their defense ahead of the February trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Lakers, enjoying a strong 15-5 start, are reportedly pursuing a trade for elite defender Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. Thi

The Los Angeles Lakers received this crushing update on this highly coveted $68 million trade target as the NBA trade deadline looms.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to many top players in recent trade rumors, and they might have to move on from a defensive guard.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as Lakers Receive Crushing Update on $68 Million Trade Target. The Los Angeles Lakers' defensive woes continue to hold them back from reaching their championship-caliber potential.

A massive ESPN mock trade would give the Lakers a longtime trade target who has a reputation for being a big-time 3-point shooting threat.